Breast Cancer: An Overview

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is a malignant (cancer) tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. It is found mostly in women, but men can get breast cancer, too. Breast cancer usually begins as a single tumor — a hard and generally painless lump in the breast or underarm area. Metastatic breast cancer describes a cancer that has spread from the original tumor site in the breast to another part of the body. But a rare form of the disease, inflammatory breast cancer, doesn't lead to the typical breast cancer symptoms and can be even more dangerous as a result.

Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Finding and treating breast cancer in its earliest stages is the best way to beat this disease. The tools used to detect breast cancers include regular mammograms, clinical breast examinations performed by a doctor or other health care professional, and breast self-examination.

Breast Cancer Management

After your breast cancer treatment is finished, you're likely to feel many conflicting emotions — for example, you may be excited and relieved that the treatment is over, but also worried about the possibility of the cancer recurring.

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